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Meet Your New Mayor – Bill Peduto’s Excellent Adventure @ Manor Theater – Mon. 11/11

November 10, 2013 Lindsay

Last Tuesday, we went to the ballot box and Bill Peduto was ellected to be the next mayor of Pittsburgh.  One of the reasons why I think Peduto is a great choice for Pittsburgh is the amount of time he spends studying other cities . I  have personally had the opportunity to learn about cities that are similar to Pittsburgh through GLUE (the Great Lakes Urban Exchange).  GLUE was founded by a Pittsburgh native and a Detroit native with the purpose of bringing together folks from rust-belt cities, cities that are all struggling with similar post-industrial revolution problems.  I’ve attended… Read the rest

Filed Under: Community Resources, Events, Politics Tagged With: 14th Ward Independent Democratic Club, 14the WIDC, bill peduto, GLUE, mayor, pittsburgh

Make your own political cartoons and campaign buttons at the Warhol's Cartoon Factory

October 30, 2008 Lindsay

This weekend the Warhol Museum opens a new exhibit called the Cartoon Factory that has got a few of my favoirte things.  I love the warhol because you can screen print things there and this new exhibit gives you a chance to make your own political cartoons or campaign buttons. Cartoon Factory 2008: Scaring Up the Vote November 1- 2, 10am-5pm brought to you by: Warhol Musuem and the ToonSeum Create your own political cartoons, buttons and t-shirts Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and nationally Syndicated cartoonist Rob Rogers will be there too Completed cartoons will be displayed at the museum until Nov.… Read the rest

Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Politics Tagged With: Andy Warhol, Cartoon, Editorial cartoon, Northside, Politics, screen printing, Silk Screen, Toonseum, Warhol Museum

Barackwurst or Hillbasa – both are delicious choices

April 6, 2008 Lindsay

Franktuary is getting into the political spirit. With the primary election just a little over 2 weeks away, Franktuary has cooked up a poll of their own. The Sausage Poll – from now until election day – Franktuary is offering 2 special items: Barackwurst – featuring an array of patriotic condiments, is a half-link of bratwurst and a half-link of knockwurst that have come together to support one common cause. Hillbasa – prepared with nearly identical condiments, is a full kielbasa link served with a mandated side of Bill pickles. They are keeping a tally of which item is ordered… Read the rest

Filed Under: Food & Drink, Politics, Restaurants Tagged With: Barack Obama, barackwurst, Franktuary, Hillary Clinton, hillbasa, Primary Election, sausage poll, Tribune Review

Politcal Game Night

March 27, 2008 admin

With just 4 weeks left until the 2008 Primary, Pittsburgh has become a hot bed of political events.  Pittsburgh is also home to the the oldest continuous independent democratic club in the US.  Saturday night is their annual event – this year it is political game night.  Great trivia and I guarantee you will see some of your favorite elected officials there for the fun. The 14th Ward Independent Democratic Club Presents Political Game Night Saturday March 29th, 7:00 pm Schenley Park Skating Rink Test your political savvy with original adaptations of your favorite game shows: Jeopardy! Wheel of Fortune!… Read the rest

Filed Under: Politics Tagged With: 14th Ward, 14th Ward Independent Democratic Club

Are you REGISTERED TO VOTE?

March 13, 2008 Lindsay

The last day to register to Vote before the Primary Election is MARCH 24, 2008. PRIMARY ELECTION DAY – April 22, 2008 Not sure if you are registered? Want to change your party affiliation? Just send in a voter registration form Click here to fill out the voter registration form or Click here to see where you can pick up a voter registration form You can also fill out a voter registration form at RockTheVote.com Print out the form Sign the form Mail it in… Read the rest

Filed Under: Community Resources, Politics Tagged With: Register to Vote, Rock The Vote, Vote, Voting Deadlines

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